The CSV stands for "comma separated value" and it is a common  file format used by most applications, databases, and other software to interpret data tables.  Files saved in this format will end in '.csv'.

A .csv file can easily be edited by Microsoft Excel or other spreadsheet software.  In the text file each record exists on its own row, with each field being separated by a comma.  For example, this is what a .csv file looks like as text:

And this is the same file as opened in Microsoft Excel:
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CloudBadging uses .csv files as an fast and easy way to import large amounts of data. Users are also able to export their data as a .csv file; allowing them to complete batch updates to records and then re-import into their CloudBadging account. 

If you have any additional questions on this process please email support at [email protected] or call 800-996-3581.